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  • Page 1 DCP-555 Help File...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Dashboard ........................... 1 Menu Icons ........................1 User Icon ........................1 Create New ........................1 Upload From File ......................1 Configurations ......................2 Download Configuration ....................2 Edit Configuration Name....................2 Delete Configuration ....................2 Change Password ....................... 3 Current Password* .......................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Stereo Input Switch ....................10 Analog Input Type ......................11 Input Meter ......................... 11 Input ..........................11 Channel Assignment Array ..................11 Preamp Gain ......................11 Phantom Power......................12 VoIP Input Type ......................... 13 Input Meter ......................... 13 Input ..........................
  • Page 4 DCP-555 Help File Min Gain ........................22 Max Gain ........................22 Target Level ....................... 22 AGC Activation Threshold ..................22 Compressor ........................23 On/Off Switch ......................23 Graphic Display ......................23 In Meter ........................24 Threshold ........................24 Attack.......................... 24 Release ........................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Output Type........................ 28 Output Gain, Meter, and Mute Button ............... 29 Invert Polarity Button....................29 Stereo Output Switch ....................29 Analog Output Type ......................30 Output ......................... 30 Channel Assignment Array ..................30 VoIP Output Type ......................31 Output .........................
  • Page 6 DCP-555 Help File Release ........................38 Network Settings Port A (AES67) ..................39 Reconfigure Button ....................39 DHCP/Fixed Buttons ....................39 IP Address ........................39 Subnet Mask ......................39 Gateway ........................40 MAC Address ......................40 Network Settings Port B (VoIP)..................41 Reconfigure Button ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents T1, T2, T4, and TD Timers (ms) ................47 MAC Address ......................47 VoIP Line (1-4) Settings ....................49 VoIP Line Dialer URLs ....................50 Reconfigure Button ....................50 Launch Dialer and Volume Settings Button .............. 50 Account Status ......................
  • Page 8 DCP-555 Help File Line Status Indicator ....................55 Telephone Keypad ..................... 55 Auto Answer On/Off Button ..................56 Do Not Disturb On/Off Button ..................56 Send Volume - TX ...................... 56 Received Volume - RX ....................56 Ring ..........................56 DialTone-DTMF......................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Flow Control ....................... 64 Device Settings........................65 Locate Button ......................65 Model ID ........................65 Firmware Version ....................... 65 Update Firmware Button .................... 65 Front Panel Lockout ....................65 Backlight Timeout Setting ..................66 Home Screen Timeout Setting .................. 66 3rd Party Control .......................

  • Page 11: Dashboard

    Dashboard The Dashboard is the first page displayed when configuring a DCP-555. Press the Create New button to start from scratch or Upload from File button to load an existing configuration file. Menu Icons Use these icons to navigate the app.

  • Page 12: Configurations

    DCP-555 Help File Configurations Saved configurations will reside in boxes on this page. The checkmark indicates the currently loaded configuration. Click an inactive configuration to load it. Click an active configuration box to edit the configuration. Download Configuration This button appears when hovering over a configuration. Press this button to download the configuration to the control device.

  • Page 13: Change Password

    Change Password Current Password* Enter the current password into this field. The asterisk indicates that this is a required field. New Password* Enter the new password into this field. The asterisk indicates that this is a required field. Confirm New Password* Enter the new password again into this field for confirmation.

  • Page 14: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings The Audio Settings page allows you to route audio and adjust DSP settings. There are a total of 28 input slots and 12 output slots. Any combination of input types (i.e., analog, VoIP, USB, etc.) can be configured, and same-type input channels can be stereo ganged if required for the application.

  • Page 15: Overview

    Audio Settings Overview Press this button to see an overview of all input and output channel assignments in the current configuration. Mute All Outputs Press this button to mute all outputs. Save Icon Click this icon and select "Save" to save audio setting changes to the current configuration.

  • Page 16: Input Peq

    DCP-555 Help File Input PEQ Press the Input PEQ button to view and edit settings for an input channel. Press the AEC button to view and edit (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) settings for an input channel. The first 12 input channels have AEC processing available.

  • Page 17: Output Peq

    Audio Settings Output PEQ Press the Output PEQ button to view and edit settings for an output channel. Limiter Press the Limiter button to view and edit Limiter settings for an output channel. Output Channel Selection, Gain, and Mute Select the white area of an output channel to view the Output Channel Configuration settings.

  • Page 18: Signal Generator

    DCP-555 Help File Signal Generator Select the white area of the Signal Generator channel to view the Signal Generator settings. AEC Reference Groups The AEC Reference Groups are used to inform the AEC algorithm which signals will be referenced for processing, which includes the conference room mics (the outgoing signal) and the incoming call signal (the signal to be cancelled so that it isn't transmitted as an echo).

  • Page 19: Input Channel Configuration

    Input Channel Configuration Input Channel Name Click the Pencil icon to rename the input channel. EQ, AEC, and Compressor Tabs Use these tabs to navigate to the input channel's PEQ, AEC, or Compressor page. Input channels 1-12 have AEC processing while input channels 13-28 have a Compressor instead.

  • Page 20: Stereo Input Switch

    DCP-555 Help File Input Gain field or slider to adjust the signal level feeding the output(s). Use the Mute button to mute the input channel. Stereo Input Switch Use this switch to stereo gang input channels. To stereo gang two channels, you must first configure both with matching Input Type selections (e.g., analog, VoIP, USB, etc.).

  • Page 21: Analog Input Type

    Analog Input Type Input Meter This meter displays the input signal level in dBu. The dot to the left of the meter lights green to indicate signal presence or red to indicate clipping. Input Use this field to assign an analog input channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the analog input channels assigned in the current configuration.

  • Page 22: Phantom Power

    DCP-555 Help File Use the Preamp Gain field or slider to adjust the channel's analog input gain. Adjustments can be made in 2dB increments. Phantom Power Pressing this button enables +48VDC at the microphone input. Enable this button only if you are connecting condenser-type microphones which require phantom power to operate.

  • Page 23: Voip Input Type

    VoIP Input Type Input Meter This meter displays the input signal level in dBu. The dot to the left of the meter lights green to indicate signal presence or red to indicate clipping. Input Use this field to assign a VoIP input channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the VoIP input channels assigned in the current configuration.
  • Page 24 DCP-555 Help File Press this button to open the Dialer for the selected VoIP input line.

  • Page 25: Usb Input Type

    USB Input Type Input Use this field to assign a USB input channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the USB input channels assigned in the current configuration.

  • Page 26: Aes67 Input Type

    AES67 Input Type This feature to be implemented in a future firmware release.

  • Page 27: Blu Link Input Type

    BLU Link Input Type Input Meter This meter displays the input signal level in dBu. The dot to the left of the meter lights green to indicate signal presence or red to indicate clipping. Input Use this field to assign a BLU link input channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the BLU link input channels assigned in the current configuration.

  • Page 28: Input Peq

    Input PEQ On/Off Switch This switch turns the PEQ on or off. Filter Band Selection Use these buttons to select one of the five available bands for editing. Type...

  • Page 29: Flatten All Button

    Input PEQ When "Filter 1" is selected, use this button to toggle between a bell or low shelf filter type. When "Filter 4" is selected, use this button to toggle between a bell or high shelf filter type. Flatten All Button Press this button to flatten all bands.

  • Page 30: Aec

    Important: Once AEC has been enabled and configured for the desired channels, AEC Reference Groups must then be assigned for AEC to function. On/Off Switch This switch turns AEC on or off. ERL Meter The Echo Return Loss (ERL) meter is a measure of the room's natural attenuation of the far-side audio as it is emitted through the conference room speaker(s) and re-enters the microphone(s).

  • Page 31: Erle Meter

    speech only. ERLE Meter The Echo Return Loss Enhancement (ERLE) meter displays how much acoustic echo is being removed from the signal. This measurement includes both the natural room attenuation as indicated by the ERL meter and the amount of echo removed by the AEC algorithm.

  • Page 32: Min Gain

    DCP-555 Help File Min Gain This parameter sets the maximum amount of attenuation that will be applied to the signal when the signal level is above the target. Values range from -20dB to 0dB. Max Gain This parameter sets the maximum amount of gain that will be applied to the signal when the signal level is below the target.

  • Page 33: Compressor

    Compressor On/Off Switch This switch turns the Compressor on or off. Graphic Display Displays the compression curve, with input level on the bottom and gain reduction on the right. Click and drag the cyan node to graphically adjust Threshold and the yellow node to adjust Ratio.

  • Page 34: In Meter

    DCP-555 Help File In Meter This meter displays incoming signal level in dBu. Threshold Use this slider or field to adjust the level at which compression will occur. Attack Use this slider or field to adjust how quickly the Compressor will clamp down on the signal.

  • Page 35: Signal Generator

    Signal Generator On/Off Switch This switch turns the Signal Generator on or off. Signal Generator Type Use these radio buttons to select the desired type of signal to generate: White Noise, Pink Noise, or Sine Wave. Frequency When the "Sine Wave" signal generator type is selected, use this slider or field to select the desired sine wave frequency.

  • Page 36: Automixer

    AutoMixer AutoMixer Name Click the Pencil icon to edit the AutoMixer name. Arrow Buttons Use these buttons to navigate between the four available AutoMixers. Input Channel Name Click the Pencil icon to rename an input channel. Input Gain Use this slider or field to adjust the input gain for an input channel. Mute Button...

  • Page 37: Solo Button

    Automixer Click this button to mute an input channel. Solo Button Click this button to solo an input channel for auditioning. Attenuation Use this control or field to attenuate each input channel in order to match the various channel levels. Channel Override Switch Engage this switch to force a channel to be heard above all others.

  • Page 38: Output Channel Configuration

    Output Channel Configuration Output Channel Name Click the Pencil icon to rename the output channel. EQ, and Limiter Tabs Use these tabs to navigate to the output channel's Limiter page. Duplicate This Output Button Press this button to create a 'mirrored' output which can then be assigned to a different output channel.

  • Page 39: Output Gain, Meter, And Mute Button

    Output Channel Configuration Note: To configure a channel, you must select an Output Type and then an Output channel number before closing the window. Output Gain, Meter, and Mute Button This meter displays output signal level (in dBu) post output processing. The dot to the left of the meter lights green to indicate signal presence or red to indicate clipping.

  • Page 40: Analog Output Type

    Analog Output Type Output Use this field to assign an analog output channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the analog output channels assigned in the current configuration.

  • Page 41: Voip Output Type

    VoIP Output Type Output Use this field to assign a VoIP output line. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the VoIP output lines assigned in the current configuration. Launch Dialer Button Press this button to open the Dialer for the selected VoIP output line.

  • Page 42: Usb Output Type

    USB Output Type Output Use this field to assign a USB output channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the USB output channels assigned in the current configuration.

  • Page 43: Aes67 Output Type

    AES67 Output Type This feature to be implemented in a future firmware release.

  • Page 44: Blu Link Output Type

    BLU Link Output Type Output Use this field to assign a BLU link output channel. Channel Assignment Array This assignment array displays an overview of the BLU link output channels assigned in the current configuration.

  • Page 45: Output Peq

    Output PEQ On/Off Switch This switch turns the PEQ on or off. Filter Band Selection Use these buttons to select one of the five available bands for editing.

  • Page 46: Type

    DCP-555 Help File Type When "Filter 1" is selected, use this button to toggle between a bell or low shelf filter type. When "Filter 4" is selected, use this button to toggle between a bell or high shelf filter type.

  • Page 47: Limiter

    Limiter On/Off Switch This switch turns the Limiter on or off. Graphic Display Displays the limiting curve, with input level on the bottom and gain reduction on the right. Click and drag the cyan node to adjust the Threshold parameter of the Limiter. The orange node indicates signal level.

  • Page 48: In Meter

    DCP-555 Help File In Meter This meter displays incoming signal level in dBu. Threshold Use this slider or field to adjust the level at which limiting will occur. Attack Use this slider or field to adjust how quickly the Limiter will clamp down on the signal.

  • Page 49: Network Settings Port A (Aes67)

    This port carries the AES67 traffic and should be connected to the AES67 network. Note: Both the A and B Ethernet ports carry the control data traffic for communication with the DCP-555 application and 3rd party control devices, and either can be used for DCP-555 control.

  • Page 50: Gateway

    DCP-555 Help File Gateway If "DHCP" is selected, this field displays the gateway assigned to the DCP-555. If "Fixed" is selected, this field can be edited and the desired gateway can be entered. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of Ethernet port A.

  • Page 51: Network Settings Port B (Voip)

    This port carries the VoIP traffic and should be connected to the VoIP network. Note: Both the A and B Ethernet ports carry the control data traffic for communication with the DCP-555 application and 3rd party control devices, and either can be used for DCP-555 control.

  • Page 52: Gateway

    DCP-555 Help File If "DHCP" is selected, this field displays the subnet mask assigned to the DCP-555. If "Fixed" is selected, this field can be edited and the desired subnet mask can be entered. Gateway If "DHCP" is selected, this field displays the gateway assigned to the DCP-555. If "Fixed"...

  • Page 53: Blu Link Settings

    BLU Link Settings BLU link is a proprietary point-to-point digital audio bus that supports up to 256 audio channels at 48kHz or 128 audio channels at 96kHz. The DCP-555 supports 28x32 channels of BLU link audio at 48kHz. Version This field displays the current firmware version of the DCP-555's BLU link hardware.

  • Page 54: Master Priority

    "Error" is displayed, this indicates the BLU link input and output cables may be swapped, or the BLU link sample rate of the DCP-555 does not match the sample rate of other BLU link devices connected to the BLU link bus.

  • Page 55: Input Error Count

    "Error" is displayed, this indicates the BLU link input and output cables may be swapped, or the BLU link sample rate of the DCP-555 does not match the sample rate of other BLU link devices connected to the BLU link bus.

  • Page 56: General Voip Line Settings

    General VoIP Line Settings VoIP Line Dialer URLs The URLs for all configured VoIP lines are displayed at the top of the VoIP Settings page. Provide these URLs to the client for access to the Dialer for each configured meeting room. Reconfigure Button After changing settings on the page, press this button to save the changes.

  • Page 57: Rport

    VoIP General Settings RPort This field sets the default port that RTP is using. The port number ranges from 0 (default) to 65535. Setting a value other than "0" for the RPort changes the SIP routing behavior so that responses can be received through a NAT, even if private addresses are used in the SIP headers.
  • Page 58 DCP-555 Help File This field displays the MAC address of the DCP-555's VoIP port.

  • Page 59: Voip Line (1-4) Settings

    VoIP Line (1-4) Settings...

  • Page 60: Voip Line Dialer Urls

    DCP-555 Help File VoIP Line Dialer URLs The URLs for all configured VoIP lines are displayed at the top of the VoIP Settings page. Provide these URLs to the client for access to the Dialer for each configured meeting room.

  • Page 61: Domain Name

    VoIP Line Settings Domain Name Enter the IP address or domain name of the VoIP server. Stun Enabled Switch Enable this switch if the application requires connection to a STUN server. This switch is disabled by default Register With Domain Switch When this switch is enabled, VoIP registration will include the name entered in the Domain Name field.

  • Page 62: Signaling Port

    Signaling Port This port is used to direct incoming SIP traffic to the correct line for communications between the DCP-555 VoIP port and the proxy. This setting should be left at its default value unless specified by the network administrator.

  • Page 63: Dtmf Tone Mute Switch

    VoIP Line Settings "In Band" – Incoming stream delivers DTMF signals in-audio independently of • codecs; VoIP processor listens to the audio stream and will detect/extract the DTMF signals. "SipInfo" – This mode uses out-of-band signaling using SIP packets. • Note: The "SipInfo"...

  • Page 64: Default Session Timer (S)

    DCP-555 Help File Default Session Timer (s) This field sets the default interval rate in seconds for SIP session refresh requests. Minimum Session Timer (s) This field sets the lowest possible interval rate in seconds for SIP session refresh requests. This value resides in the 'Min-SE' header sent in the initial INVITE request.

  • Page 65: Dialer And Volume Settings

    Dialer and Volume Settings The screen shot below shows an example of the Dialer and Volume Settings window, which allows the installer to test the VoIP line and adjust levels. There are up to four Dialer and Volume Setting windows, one for each meeting room. Line Status Indicator This indicator lights red to indicate the VoIP line is not connected and green to indicate it is connected.

  • Page 66: Auto Answer On/Off Button

    DCP-555 Help File Pick Up/Hang Up – The large green/red button with a telephone icon is the Pick • Up/Hang Up button. It is used to take the VoIP line off hook and then place it back on hook again.

  • Page 67: Dialer

    Dialer The screen shot below shows an example of the Dialer window that the users will see. There are up to four Dialer windows, one for each meeting room. Line Status Indicator This indicator lights red to indicate the VoIP line is not connected and green to indicate it is connected.

  • Page 68: Auto Answer On/Off Button

    DCP-555 Help File Backspace – Use this button to remove previously entered characters. • Keypad Buttons 0-9, *, # – Use these buttons to enter the number to dial. If • these buttons are pressed during a call, then a DTMF tone is played.

  • Page 69: Gpi Ports

    GPI Ports...

  • Page 70: Gpi Port 1-16

    DCP-555 Help File GPI Port 1-16 Use this list to select a GPI port to configure. Input Connected To Use this field to select one of the following control options: BSS Contrio AC-V – Select this option to control volume via a BSS® Contrio™...

  • Page 71: Select Parameter To Control

    GPI ports Select Parameter to Control Available only when the "Contact Closure (Latching)" or "Contact Closure (Momentary)" option is selected for the Input Connected To field above, use this field to select the parameter that will be controlled via the switch connected to the associated GPI port. Options include all configured input and output channel mutes, conference room AutoMixer mutes, VoIP line Tx mutes, and mute all.

  • Page 72: Gpo Ports

    GPO Ports GPO Port 1-6 Use this list to select a GPO port to configure. Output Activated By Use this field to select the parameter that will control the associated GPO port. Options include all configured input and output channel mutes, conference room AutoMixer mutes, VoIP line Tx mutes, and VoIP line off hook status.

  • Page 73: Relay Ports

    Relay Ports Relay Port 1-2 Use this list to select a relay port to configure. Output Activated By Use this field to select the parameter that will control the associated relay port. Options include all configured input and output channel mutes, conference room AutoMixer mutes, VoIP line Tx mutes, and VoIP line off-hook status.

  • Page 74: Rs232 Settings

    RS232 Settings The RS232 port can be used to control the DCP-555 via an external control device (see 3rd Party Control for more information). The DCP-555's RS232 settings are fixed as shown below. Speed (baud) This field specifies the rate at which bits are transmitted for the serial interface.

  • Page 75: Device Settings

    Device Settings Locate Button Pressing this button will cause the display to flash on the connected DCP-555. This allows confirmation of which device is being controlled when multiple DCP-555s exist on the network. Model ID This field displays the model of the connected device.

  • Page 76: Backlight Timeout Setting

    DCP-555 Help File Use these buttons to lock or unlock the front-panel controls. Backlight Timeout Setting This field sets the amount of time it takes for the front-panel LCD screen backlight to time out after a period of inactivity. The available options are Disabled, 10 minutes, 5 minutes, 4 minutes, 3 minutes, 2 minutes, 1 minute, 30 seconds and 10 seconds.

  • Page 77: 3Rd Party Control

    3rd Party Control The DCP-555 supports 3rd party control and monitoring via RS232 or Ethernet. For information on the DCP-555 control protocol, see the DCP-555 Control API Guide located at https://bssaudio.com/en/products/dcp-555#documentation.

  • Page 79: Index

    Index Confirm New Password ......3 Contact Closure ........74 3rd Party Control ......... 87 Current Password ........3 Account Status ........62 Acoustic Echo Cancellation ....5 Dashboard ..........1 Data Bits..........83 AEC ..........5, 11, 25 Default Session Timer ......62 AEC Reference Groups ......
  • Page 80 DCP-555 Help File ERL Meter ..........25 Input Gain ..........33 ERLE ............ 25 Input Meter ....... 13, 15, 20 ERLE Meter ......... 25 Input Mute ..........5 Ethernet ........50, 52, 87 Input PEQ ........5, 22 Input PEQ button ........5 Input Port Status ........
  • Page 81 Index Max Gain ..........25 Pink Noise ..........31 Meter ......11, 28, 33, 36, 48 Plosives ..........13 Mics ............5 Preamp Gain ........13 Min Gain..........25 Proxy Address ........62 Minimum Session Timer ...... 62 Proxy Port ..........62 Model ID..........
  • Page 82 DCP-555 Help File Solo Button .......... 33 Upload ............ 1 SRTP ........... 62 Upload From File ........1 SRTP Preference ........ 62 USB Input Type ........17 Stereo Input Switch ......11 USB Output Type......... 41 Stereo Output Switch ......36 User Icon ..........

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